REBRANDED ROVERS FC CALABAR DOMINATES MAY/FRANK FC IN A CLASH OF LOCAL FOOTBALL TITANS
By Ettah Emmanuel O.
Rovers Football Club, Calabar, now revitalized and rebranded, under the leadership of Mr. Etim Okon, as the new helmsman, showcased their prowess in recent pre-season friendlies. The match against the esteemed May/Frank FC at the iconic Hope Waddell Training Institution left every spectator satisfied. This match not only demonstrated Rovers’ commitment to improved performance but also served as a critical opportunity to finalize their roster ahead of the eagerly awaited Nigeria National League (NNL) 2024/2025 season which begins soon.
From the outset, Rovers FC executed a remarkable attacking strategy, quickly establishing dominance. May/Frank’s Emmanuel Inyang opened the scoring, Bruno Emmanuel equalized with a clinical goal followed by Ifnotgod Daniel converting a penalty. Emmanuel Otiyu then scored directly from a corner, and Ifnotgod capped it off with a solo effort to bring the total tally to four goals.
Rovers top scorers,
Bruno Emmanuel (1 goal), IfNotGod Daniel (2 goals) and Emmanuel Utiyo (1 goal) were a thrill to behold.
This friendly served a dual purpose: it allowed the handlers of Rovers FC to evaluate their strengths and identify areas for improvement while giving the coaching staff insight into the players best suited for their game plan. The synergy displayed by the team promises a strong campaign ahead.
With fans cheering passionately, the atmosphere at The Hope Waddell ground, was palpable, reflecting the community’s deep love for football. Rovers FC’s recent performances have thus set high expectations for the upcoming season. As supporters eagerly anticipate how this mix of youthful energy and tactical acumen will translate into success on the national turf, we the consummate public are ecstatic about this development.
Rovers FC Calabar is not merely preparing for the NNL; they are poised to make a statement, and the Supporter’s Club, as well as the general football fans behind this rebrand, then we are in for a thrilling football season.
Information reaching us indicates that despite these recent ecstatic performances, the coaching staff have still not agreed on those to represent it on competitive football. We are however hopeful that come the next round rubber season, the investment would pay off massively.
Fortuntely, this talented squad has a supportive fan base, with an insatiable appetite to spur the team to victory to rewrite the twenty-three year search for national glory.
Little wonder, the team aims to carve out a successful path in the league, highlighting its ambition to ascend to the top of Nigerian football.
